May 2010 - Hockey Wiretap

Lydman Cleared For Ducks Debut
The Ducks have cleared D Toni Lydman to make his debut in Friday's home game against the Thrashers.

AP

Stars Ruin Modano's Return To Dallas
The Stars beat the Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.

AP

Michalek, Asham Out 2 Weeks
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and forward Arron Asham are expected to miss two weeks with shoulder injuries.

AP

Rolston To Have Hernia Surgery
Devils F Brian Rolston will be out 4-6 weeks after he undergoes surgery on Thursday to repair a sports hernia.

ESPN.com

Hjalmarsson Gets 2-Game Suspension
The NHL has suspended Blackhawks D Niklas Hjalmarsson for two games.

AP

Penguins Still Winless In New Home
The Maple Leafs beat the Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night.

AP

Red Wings' Maltby Retires
Red Wings' forward Kirk Maltby announced his retirement on Tuesday.

AP

Wisniewski Gets 2-Game Suspension
The NHL has suspended Isles D James Wisniewski two games because of an obscene gesture he made toward Sean Avery.

AP

Leafs Waive Jeff Finger
The Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Jeff Finger on waivers.

AP

Igor Bobkov Signs Entry-Level Deal With Anaheim
The Ducks have signed goaltender Igor Bobkov to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Press Release

2010-11 Season Preview: Southeast Division
Alex Ovechkin and the Captials are widely expected to again own the Southeast Division.

Nick Obergan/RealGM

Tavares Sits With Concussion
John Tavares will miss Wednesday's game against the Capitals as well.

ESPN

Ribeiro Arrested For Public Intoxication
Mike Ribeiro was arrested along with three other people.

ESPN

Wisniewski Makes Profane Gesture Towards Avery
James Wisniewski and Sean Avery got into an altercation on Monday afternoon.

ESPN

Ducks Sign Defenseman Lilja
Anaheim signed Andreas Lilja to a one-year, $600,000 contract.

ESPN

Wings Sign Babcock To Extension
Detroit's coach is under contract through the 2014-15 season.

ESPN

Ondrej Pavelec Released From Hospital
Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec was released Sunday after being hospitalized for two nights.

AP

Thomas Records Shutout As Bruins Get Win
The Bruins peppered the Coyotes with 37 shots.

ESPN

Letourneau-LeBlond Suspended For Fighting
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-LeBlond will miss Monday's game and forfeit $2,822.58.

ESPN

2010-11 Season Preview: Pacific Division
The Pacific Division is decidedly owned by the California teams, as Joe Pavelski's Sharks and Drew Doughty's Kings are Stanley Cup contenders.

Nick Obergan/RealGM

Stepan Scores Three Times In Rangers Debut
Rangers rookie Derek Stepan scored three goals in a 6-3 win over the Sabres on Saturday night.

ESPN.com

Pavelec Has Concussion, Remains Hospitalized
Friday's game between Atlanta and Washington was delayed for 20 minutes.

ESPN

Chara Gets 7-Year Extension From Boston
Zdeno Chara will earn $45.5 million through the 2017-18 season.

ESPN

Jackets Sign Oliver Gabriel
The Jackets have signed F Oliver Gabriel to a three-year standard level contract.

Press Release

Coyotes Sign Brandon Gormley
The Coyotes have signed D Brandon Gormley to an entry level contract.

Press Release

Thrashers' Pavelec Stable After Collapsing
Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec is in stable condition at a hospital after collapsing to the ice on Friday night.

AP

Bruins Sign Bergeron To New Deal
Patrice Bergeron is now under contract through the 2013-14 season.

ESPN

Flyers' Leighton Needs Back Surgery
Michael Leighton will miss six to eight weeks.

ESPN

Giguere Leads Leafs To Opening Night Win
The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 3-2 on Thursday night.

AP

Thornton Named Captain Of Sharks
Joe Thornton will replace Rob Blake as San Jose captain.

San Jose Mercury News